Charlotte messenger. [volume] (Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., N.C.) 1882-18??, 1887-07-16

Morganton. Mrs. Jas M. Haglei
accompanied them.
Rev. E. NJ. Collect will preach at
Ebenezer Baptist Church tomorrow
afternoon. There will be no services
at the NJ. E. Church in the afternoon
as the congregation will 60 to the
Baptist Church.
1t is rumored that the young ladies
of the city will give an entertainment
soon to assist the Charlotte Light
Infantry in paying for their uniforms
Mr.. J. j. Adams, late of the re-
venue service, is now chief clerk in our
post office. 1t is hoped there will be
less cause for complaint.
The Odd Fellows of this city are
preparing for big time on the 25th
of August Several neighboring
lodges are expected, and parades,
speeches and festivals will be the order
of the day.
Clinton Chapel S. S. speaks of
running an excursion and giving a
picnic for recreation during this hot
weather. We have not been inform
ed when and where it will be, but all
look forward to a pleasant time.
Prof. S. G.. Atkins of Livingstone
College spent last Sunday in this city
with Rev. P. P. Aston. He visited
several Churches during the day. He
visited Grace S. S. in the afternoon
and made lengthy and encouraging
speech to the children.
Rev. Mr.. Collect preached in Grace
Church last Sunday morning to an
attentive congregation. His text
was: "Greater love hath no man
than this: that a man lay down his
life for friend" Rev. J. E. McNeill
preached at night. The day was
enjoyed throughout.
Rev. NJ. Slade preached warning
sermon last sunday morning, taking
strong grounds against games of
amusement. We admire a preachers
taking a decided stand against the
things he know to be wrong, let them
be ever SO popular. Checkers, cards
and croquet may be simple and we
would like to add drinking whisky"
Mr.. W. c. Coleman spent last
week in Raleigh paying off the premi-
ums awarded last fall at the Industrial
fair. He will continue to pay as fast
as he can hear from the parties.
Persons holding claims against the
association should address him at
Concord, N. c.
Prof. Atkins went over to Lincoln
ton to conduct the county teachers
institute for the colored teachers of
Lincoln county. Prof Atkins is one
of the most prominent and popular
instructors in the State. We take
this occasion to say, while we do not
believe his place could be better
filed in Livingstone College yet we
believe he should have full and abso-
lutte control of some large school SO
that his influence might be more
widely felt.
A letter from Rev. A. l.. Kit
at Chestnut Grove S., c., tells of the
interesting time down there on
Childrens Day. 1t shows that the
pastor and people are full alive to
their duty. Several visiting brethren
were present and made interesting
speeches $6,S2 was raised and sent
to Livingstone College.
A Letter from Moorcsvillc, by Mr.
G. S. Hayes, was crowded out of our
columns. 1t gave an account of an
entertainment in Hill chapel to raise
funds to build a new church. The
people we're addressed by Mcssrs j.
d. Bib and w. l.. Henderson Of
Livingstone. A very deep and last
ing impression was made upon the
minds Of all the hearers, especially
the people. 1t seems that some Of
them decided at once to 90 to Living